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Fitness: Kitbag: Kate Rew makes a selection of tennis rackets

As tennis fever soars with the onset of Wimbledon, you might want to step up your own game, but buying a racket can be a bit hit and miss. Here are the three best we’ve found.

1 BEST FOR VALUETriple Threat Scream, £100, by Prince; 01539 622322Great for penetrating volleys, powerful ground strokes, heavy smashes and with a big sweet spot, this racket has all the stabilising features of the renowned Triple Threat technology. Good for once-a-week players.

2 BEST FOR CHEATSNCT Drive, £150, by Babolat, from Wigmore Sports; 020 7486 7761Not only will this racket give you more power and control than you actually possess, the brand name will also con people into thinking you know what you’re doing. Lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and perfect for rusty players who want to perform deceptively well.